The First Thing You Should Book After Getting Engaged (It’s Not the Venue, Dress, or Even Your DJ)
Congratulations, you’re engaged!
Cue the celebration, the sparkly ring selfies, and the joyful overwhelm of planning the biggest party of your life. Your mind is probably racing: Do we book the venue first? What about my dress? Should we secure our DJ?
While all of those are crucial, I’m going to suggest a slightly unconventional but utterly game-changing first appointment: getting your colors analyzed.
Hear me out. As a wedding DJ who has seen thousands of brides light up the dance floor, I’ve learned that the most radiant confidence comes from feeling utterly like yourself. And a huge part of that comes from knowing the colors, tones, and palette that make you glow.
Why Colors Come Before Contracts
You might think color analysis is just about picking a flattering top. But for your wedding day, it’s the foundational secret to looking and feeling your absolute best. It influences everything:
· Your Dress: Is ivory, pure white, or a soft blush going to light up your skin? Knowing your undertones is the key.
· Your Makeup: This is the big one. Have you ever been “expertly matched” for foundation under the fluorescent lights of a beauty store, only to find it looks completely wrong in natural daylight? (We’ve all been there.) Knowing if you have cool or warm undertones is the first defense against a makeup mismatch. It guides everything from your foundation to your blush, bronzer, eyeliner, and eyeshadow choices.
For example, I’m a cool-toned person myself. When I shop for makeup, I head straight to the right side of the Rare Beauty liquid blush display—those are my cool-toned shades. Knowing this simple fact saves time, money, and ensures I always look like me.
It’s More Than Just Makeup: It’s Your Vibe
Your color palette sets the tone for your entire visual presence. When you know your best colors, you carry a different kind of confidence. You feel harmonious, polished, and authentically you. That confidence translates into your engagement photos, your wedding portraits, and how you own the room (and the dance floor!).
The Connection to Your Big Day
So, what does this have to do with me, your DJ? Everything. My entire job is to read the room, match the energy, and create the perfect sonic atmosphere for you. Just as your colors create a cohesive visual vibe, my music creates the emotional soundtrack.
When you feel confident and radiant in your own skin—in the colors and makeup that are meant for you—that energy is contagious. You relax, you celebrate more freely, and you and your guests get lost in the moment. That’s when the best dance floors are born.
Think of it this way: your color analysis defines your personal palette. My music curation defines your party’s palette. Both are essential to creating a cohesive, unforgettable experience.
Your Action Plan
1. Book a Color Analysis. Start your planning journey by investing in this knowledge about yourself. It will inform so many joyful decisions to come.
2. Then, Book Your Vendors. With your palette in mind, you’ll choose your dress, florals, and decor with a clear, confident vision.
3. And Yes, Then Book Your DJ. Once you know your vibe, let’s talk about how to soundtrack it. I’ll craft a playlist that complements the energy of your day, from the first look to the last dance.
Planning a wedding is about bringing all the elements of you together into one beautiful day. Start with the foundation—your brilliant, radiant self.
Ready to find the perfect soundtrack for your vibe? Let’s chat after you’ve found your colors.
